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Toluca de Lerdo weather & best time to visit

City break

Toluca de Lerdo at a glance

Best time
Nov – Apr
Warmest month
Apr · 25°
Sunshine a year
2,620 h
Rain a year
1,463 mm
Climate
Subtropical
Time zone
UTC−6
Elevation
2,671 m

Climate in Toluca de Lerdo

Toluca de Lerdo has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. April is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 2,620 hours of sunshine a year, Toluca de Lerdo is sunny; March is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Toluca de Lerdo

The best time to visit Toluca de Lerdo is from November to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to April. Rain is frequent from May to October; the wettest month is July with 329 mm.

Toluca de Lerdo through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Toluca de Lerdo in spring

Mar – May

88

Excellent

  • 23–25 °C by day
  • 8.4 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Toluca de Lerdo in summer

Jun – Aug

60

Good

  • 22–23 °C by day
  • 5.8 h of sun a day
  • 82 rainy days in all

Toluca de Lerdo in autumn

Sep – Nov

71

Good

  • 21 °C by day
  • 6.4 h of sun a day
  • 48 rainy days in all

Toluca de Lerdo in winter

Dec – Feb

97

Excellent

  • 19–21 °C by day
  • 8.2 h of sun a day
  • 10 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Nov – Apr

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

May – Oct

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Toluca de Lerdo for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: February – April

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

67

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: November – April

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 14°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 21°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 16°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 14°

06:3218:16

Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:19–07:02 · evening 17:47–18:30
Blue hour
Morning 06:10–06:19 · evening 18:30–18:38

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Toluca de Lerdo compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs stay at about 21° from start to end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high21°21°
Night-time low11°9°
Daylight12.0 h11.5 h

What is the weather like in Toluca de Lerdo in October?

In October, Toluca de Lerdo is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 106 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Toluca de Lerdo.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 44 min06:32 – 18:16
UV index
11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
71 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC−6offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %16 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Toluca de Lerdo

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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February has the better holiday weather in Toluca de Lerdo: score 99 against 67. Daytime highs are about the same. February has 12 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.

October vs February, Toluca de Lerdo
MonthOctoberFebruary
Holiday weather score6799better
Daytime high21°21°
Night-time low10°8°
Sunshine6.7 h8.7 hbetter
Rainy days164better
Rainfall106 mm19 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Toluca de Lerdo month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

96January19° · 7.9 h

In January, Toluca de Lerdo is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Toluca de Lerdo.

Toluca de Lerdo in January
99February21° · 8.7 h

In February, Toluca de Lerdo is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Toluca de Lerdo.

Toluca de Lerdo in February
97March23° · 8.9 h

In March, Toluca de Lerdo is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 24 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Toluca de Lerdo.

Toluca de Lerdo in March
94April25° · 8.6 h

In April, Toluca de Lerdo is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Toluca de Lerdo.

Toluca de Lerdo in April
72May24° · 7.6 h

In May, Toluca de Lerdo is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 103 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Toluca de Lerdo.

Toluca de Lerdo in May
59June23° · 5.6 h

In June, Toluca de Lerdo is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 238 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Toluca de Lerdo.

Toluca de Lerdo in June
60July22° · 5.9 h

In July, Toluca de Lerdo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 329 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Toluca de Lerdo.

Toluca de Lerdo in July
60August22° · 6.0 h

In August, Toluca de Lerdo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 299 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Toluca de Lerdo.

Toluca de Lerdo in August
58September21° · 5.4 h

In September, Toluca de Lerdo is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 246 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Toluca de Lerdo.

Toluca de Lerdo in September
67October21° · 6.7 h

In October, Toluca de Lerdo is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 106 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Toluca de Lerdo.

Toluca de Lerdo in October
89November21° · 7.1 h

In November, Toluca de Lerdo is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Toluca de Lerdo.

Toluca de Lerdo in November
96December20° · 7.9 h

In December, Toluca de Lerdo is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Toluca de Lerdo.

Toluca de Lerdo in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Toluca de Lerdo

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°

CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (7°), the warmest in June (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to January, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 21°Night 10°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan9619°7°7.9 h418
FebruaryFeb9921°8°8.7 h419
MarchMar9723°9°8.9 h524
AprilApr9425°11°8.6 h632
MayMay7224°11°7.6 h15103
JuneJun5923°12°5.6 h24238
JulyJul6022°11°5.9 h29329
AugustAug6022°11°6.0 h29299
SeptemberSep5821°11°5.4 h26246
OctoberOct6721°10°6.7 h16106
NovemberNov8921°8°7.1 h633
DecemberDec9620°7°7.9 h315

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

19.29° N, 99.65° W · 2,671 m · America/Mexico_City

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Toluca de Lerdo

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,620 hours
Sunniest month
Mar · 8.9 h a day
Least sunshine
Sep · 5.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.7 hDaylight 11.7 hShare of daylight 57 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.7 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Toluca de Lerdo, 57 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 6 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Toluca de Lerdo: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,463 mm on 167 days
Wettest month
Jul · 329 mm
Driest month
Dec · 15 mm
OctoberRainy days 16Rainfall 106 mm

In October, Toluca de Lerdo has about 16 rainy days with 106 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Toluca de Lerdo

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in May (UV 15).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 10 min
Fair skin
about 15 min
Light brown skin
about 20 min
Olive skin
about 25 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Toluca de Lerdo

How breezy and how cloudy Toluca de Lerdo is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
10 km/h · light breeze or less
Windiest month
Mar · 14 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 8 km/h
OctoberWind 9 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Toluca de Lerdo typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
55 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Feb · 30 %
Cloudiest month
Sep · 84 %
OctoberCloud cover 71 %Sunshine 6.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Toluca de Lerdo: mostly cloudy, with about 6.7 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Planning a trip to Toluca de Lerdo

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Toluca de Lerdo in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Toluca de Lerdo has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 60).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    95

    Excellent

    • 24 °C by day
    • 8.7 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    69

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • 7.2 h of sun a day
    • 17 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    60

    Good

    • 22 °C by day
    • 6.0 h of sun a day
    • 29 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    67

    Good

    • 21 °C by day
    • 6.7 h of sun a day
    • 16 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    96

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 19 °C by day
    • 7.9 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 11 h 15 min
Distance
8,960 km
Time zone
UTC−6
Jet lag
About 5 days (7 h west)

Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: Mexico

Currency
Mexican Peso (MXN)
Language
Spanish
Sockets
Type A, B · 127 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+52
Emergency number
911

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Only 127 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Toluca de Lerdo vs Coyoacán

In October the holiday weather in Toluca de Lerdo and Coyoacán is about equally good (score 67 vs 71). During the day Coyoacán is 2 °C warmer than Toluca de Lerdo. Coyoacán gets 3 fewer hours of sunshine a day.

Toluca de Lerdo vs Coyoacán, in October
in OctoberToluca de LerdoCoyoacán
Holiday weather score6771
Daytime high21°23°
Sunshine7 h4 h
Rainy days1610
Best timeNov – AprNov – May

Through the year

OctoberToluca de Lerdo 21°Coyoacán 23°
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In October, Toluca de Lerdo ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Aguascalientes City26°92
  2. 2León de Los Aldama27°91
  3. 3San Miguel de Allende26°89
  4. 4Celaya27°87
  5. 5Santiago de Querétaro26°86
  6. 6San Luis Potosí24°85
  7. 7Irapuato28°82
  8. 8Guanajuato26°79
  9. 21Toluca de LerdoThis page21°67
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Frequently asked questions about Toluca de Lerdo

When is the best time to visit Toluca de Lerdo?

The best time to visit Toluca de Lerdo is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Toluca de Lerdo?

April is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.

When does it rain most in Toluca de Lerdo?

Rain is frequent from May to October; the wettest month is July with 329 mm. The driest month is December with 15 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Toluca de Lerdo get?

Toluca de Lerdo gets around 2,620 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 8.9 hours a day; in September there are 5.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Toluca de Lerdo in?

Toluca de Lerdo is on UTC−6 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Toluca de Lerdo?

A nonstop flight from London to Toluca de Lerdo takes about 11 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,960 km.

Which school holidays are best for Toluca de Lerdo?

Toluca de Lerdo has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 60). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 95, May half-term 69, summer holidays 60, October half-term 67, Christmas holidays 96.